Production Operative

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. 

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance. 

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to work in our Lamb or Beef section in our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a full time, permanent position working 5.30am/6.00am with a variable finish depending on workload - equating to between 40 and 48 hours per week. Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £12.40.

Role Purpose

To work in our Lamb or Beef Slaughter area which will involve the preparation of the meat. Work may include specialised slaughtering tasks and trimming offal to required specification amongst other things.

Role Requirements

• Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
• Clean materials to prepare them for production.
• Process animal carcasses.
• Eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.

• Trim, clean, or cure animal hides.·
• Skin sections of animals or whole animals
• Remove offal and prep ready for further processing
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption
• Dress carcasses to correct spec
• Aitch bone hang carcasses
• Remove feet, ears and horns
• Complete general tasks within the abattoir.

• Company Pension

• Training and Development
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to welcoming the newest member to our team.